Selma, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Selma, Texas Summary
Life in Selma research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Selma over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Selma:
The population in Selma is 10,601.
The median home value in Selma is $218,000.
The median income in Selma is $84,808.
The cost of living in Selma is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Selma is $1,584.
The unemployment rate in Selma is 5.8%.
The poverty rate in Selma is 7.1%.
Table Of Contents
Selma SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
10
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Selma, TX Crime Report
283
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,979.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-15.64%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Selma / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 283 | 1,979.2 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 97.9 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 14.0 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 76.9 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 269 | 1,881.3 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 26 | 181.8 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 208 | 1,454.6 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 244.8 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Selma, TX Cost Of Living
98
Selma's Overall Cost Of Living
Selma's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Selma | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 104 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 101 | 100 | |
Selma, TX Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Selma in Texas
Map Of Selma, TX
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Population over time in Selma
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,241 | 13.6% |
| 2020 | 9,895 | 7.4% |
| 2019 | 9,217 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 8,866 | 14.5% |
| 2017 | 7,743 | 9.9% |
| 2016 | 7,046 | 10.6% |
| 2015 | 6,369 | 13.0% |
| 2014 | 5,637 | 21.9% |
| 2013 | 4,624 | 5.9% |
| 2012 | 4,367 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Selma
| Race | Selma | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 24.0% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 28.2% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Selma
| Gender | Selma | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Selma for adults over 25
| Education | Selma | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Selma, Texas
| Income | Selma | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.7% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 8.7% | 9.5% |
